This public notice from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), dated February 27, 2026, announces the commencement of payment and issuance of the RTR (Restricted) Certificate and Licence.
The facility for fee payment for the issuance of the RTR (Restricted) Certificate and Licence will be available on the eGCA portal starting from February 27, 2026. The actual issuance of these certificates and licences to eligible candidates will begin on February 28, 2026, contingent upon successful fulfillment of all requirements and payment of applicable fees.
Candidates who have passed the RTR examinations and meet all eligibility criteria are encouraged to complete their payment process via the eGCA portal promptly. All candidates and stakeholders are advised to frequently check the DGCA website and the eGCA portal for further announcements and guidance.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Civil Aviation: The primary regulatory body issuing the notice and responsible for civil aviation in India.
RTR (Restricted) Certificate and Licence: The specific certificate and license whose payment and issuance are the subject of the notice.
eGCA portal: The online platform where the payment for the RTR Certificate and Licence will be made available and where candidates are advised to complete the process.
Government of India / भारत सरकार
Directorate General of Civil Aviation / नागर विमानन महावनदेशालय
Udaan Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport / उडान भिन, सफदरजंग एयरपोर्ट
New Delhi – 110003 / नई वदल्ली – 110003
PUBLIC NOTICE
F. No: 1-8/53/94-L-II/RTR/Exam Dated: 27.02.2026
Subject: Commencement of Payment and Issuance of RTR (Restricted)
Certificate and Licence
It is hereby notified that the facility for payment of fees for issuance of RTR
(Restricted) Certificate and Licence will be made available on the eGCA portal with effect
from 27.02.2026.
The issuance of RTR (Restricted) Certificate and Licence to eligible candidates will
commence from 28.02.2026, subject to successful completion of all prescribed
requirements and payment of applicable fees.
Candidates who have successfully passed the RTR examinations and fulfill all
eligibility conditions are advised to complete the payment process through the eGCA
portal at the earliest.
All candidates and stakeholders are advised to regularly visit the DGCA website and
eGCA portal for further updates and instructions.
Director General of Civil Aviation